Southwinds, LA
Unincorporated community in Ouachita Parish, Louisiana
Southwinds is a small unincorporated community in Ouachita Parish, Louisiana. It is 3.0 miles SW of Richwood, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 71212.
Southwinds at a glance
- State
- Louisiana
- County
- Ouachita Parish
- ZIP code
- 71212
- Nearest town
- Richwood (3.0 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Coordinates
- 32.4783, -92.0386
Weather in Southwinds now
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Southwinds weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Southwinds.
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Sunrise, sunset and moon in Southwinds
What is the weather usually like in Southwinds?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Augustwarmest month · 94°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 35°F average low
- 56.5 inprecipitation per year · 1,436 mm
- 0.6 insnowfall per year · 2 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Southwinds: March to May and October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station MONROE DELTA CC, LA US (USC00166314), adjusted for the elevation of Southwinds.
Southwinds weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Southwinds through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:08 AM | 5:26 PM | 10 h 18 min |
| February | 6:49 AM | 5:55 PM | 11 h 5 min |
| March | 7:16 AM | 7:17 PM | 12 h 0 min |
| April | 6:37 AM | 7:39 PM | 13 h 2 min |
| May | 6:08 AM | 8:00 PM | 13 h 52 min |
| June | 5:59 AM | 8:18 PM | 14 h 19 min |
| July | 6:10 AM | 8:17 PM | 14 h 7 min |
| August | 6:31 AM | 7:54 PM | 13 h 23 min |
| September | 6:50 AM | 7:15 PM | 12 h 24 min |
| October | 7:10 AM | 6:36 PM | 11 h 25 min |
| November | 6:36 AM | 5:08 PM | 10 h 32 min |
| December | 7:01 AM | 5:05 PM | 10 h 4 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Chicago).
What is the weather like in Southwinds?
Southwinds has a humid subtropical climate. The warmest month is August, with an average high of 94°F (35°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 35°F (2°C).
It gets about 56.5 inches (1,436 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is April and the driest is September.
The best time to visit Southwinds is March to May and October. The live forecast on this page comes from the National Weather Service and the climate averages from NOAA’s 1991–2020 U.S. Climate Normals.
Webcams near Southwinds
The closest live webcam is Monroe: I-20 at Pecanland Mall, 1.5 miles NW of Southwinds.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Southwinds.
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Questions about Southwinds
Where is Southwinds, LA?
Southwinds is an unincorporated community in Ouachita Parish, Louisiana, 3.0 miles SW of Richwood.
What county is Southwinds in?
Southwinds is in Ouachita Parish, Louisiana.
What is the ZIP code of Southwinds, LA?
The ZIP code for Southwinds is 71212.
What is the nearest town to Southwinds?
Richwood, 3.0 miles away.
Are there webcams near Southwinds?
Yes. The closest is Monroe: I-20 at Pecanland Mall, 1.5 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Southwinds?
August, with an average high of 94°F (35°C).
What is the coldest month in Southwinds?
January, with an average low of 35°F (2°C).
How much does it rain in Southwinds?
About 56.5 inches (1,436 mm) a year; the wettest month is April.
Does it snow in Southwinds?
Rarely: less than an inch in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Southwinds?
March to May and October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Southwinds have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
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